study abroad and exchange guIde 2014 - Deakin University

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geelong
Geelong is a vibrant city of about 300 000 people on Corio Bay, just one hour from Melbourne’s
Central Business District (CBD) by train.
Geelong features a stunning waterfront precinct, renowned wine region, beaches, great shopping and has a selection of
restaurants and bars, with lots of parks and gardens. It is the gateway to the Surf Coast which offers Australia’s best surf
beaches, bustling resort towns, stunning scenery, bush and beach walks, lush rainforests and spectacular waterfalls. A
20-minute drive will take you to Torquay, the home of iconic surf brands such as Quiksilver and Rip Curl, as well as the
famous Bells Beach and spectacular Great Ocean Road.
geelong waurn
ponds campus
The Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is a convergence of
coastal and city lifestyles. It is on the western edge of the
city and features landscaped grounds and extensive sporting
facilities. It is Deakin’s second largest campus, with 6000
students and is home to the Deakin Medical School. Services
and facilities on campus include lecture theatres, library, 24-
hour computer laboratories, health care services, student
accommodation, a dining room, gym, sports hall and shops.
geelong
waterfront
campus
The Geelong Waterfront Campus is Deakin’s newest campus.
It is located on Corio Bay in the central business district of
Geelong. Built in 1893, the original buildings have been
extensively renovated to create a modern and impressive
campus centre. Today around 2100 students are based at the
Waterfront Campus. It features a 320-seat lecture theatre,
cafeteria, library, bookshop, Computer Aided Design (CAD)
laboratories and design studios.
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